University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1020–1280

Median ~1150

Acceptance rate

72%

Enrollment

13,381

ACT middle 50%

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What the numbers say about URI

The reported middle 50% spans 260 points, from 1020 to 1280. A planning score near or above 1320 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 600 Reading and Writing and 590 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 72% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 73% completion rate and $69,743 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$16,942

Tuition (out-of-state)

$37,146

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$69,743

4-year completion rate (150% time)

73%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1020 and 1280. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1320 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1280 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1150 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1020 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

Compare to other colleges →

Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to URI's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Stillwater, OK	1040–1250	75%
Kansas State University	Manhattan, KS	1060–1260	82%
University of Louisville	Louisville, KY	1040–1270	79%
University of North Florida	Jacksonville, FL	1070–1270	53%
Eastern Kentucky University	Richmond, KY	880–1080	78%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	1010–1210	81%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for URI?

University of Rhode Island's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1020–1280, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1320 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is URI's acceptance rate?

University of Rhode Island's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 72%.

How much does it cost to attend URI?

In-state tuition is approximately $16,942 and out-of-state is approximately $37,146. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is URI test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Rhode Island's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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